Poblete Tamargo’s Jason Poblete Featured in Germany’s Der Spiegel on Hostage Case

(Alexandria, Virginia) Poblete Tamargo’s Jason Poblete was recently interviewed by Der Spiegel on the matter Mr. Jamshid (Jimmy) Sharmahd, a California resident and German national held hostage in Iran.

“US lawyer Jason Poblete is fighting for the release of Jamshid Sharmahd. Here he describes how difficult this task is – and what chances he still sees of saving the life of the 68-year-old German-Iranian,” Der Spiegel said.

Der Spiegel is a renowned German news magazine known for its investigative journalism and in-depth coverage of national and international affairs. It has a wide readership and is highly respected for its critical analysis, political commentary, and in-depth reporting on various topics.

The article can be accessed at the Der Spiegel website.

Legal Team of Litigators and Human Rights Advocates Secure a $25 million judgment for former American Held Hostage in Iran

A leading litigation team and national security law experts from two firms have secured a $25 million judgment for Mr. Robin Shahini, an American held hostage by Iran.  The judgment is available for download at the end of this post.  
 
Jeremy H. Gonzalez Ibrahim, Esquire, of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, working with the Alexandria, Virginia law firm of Poblete Tamargo, LLP, secured a final Judgement of $25 Million in Damages Against the Republic of Iran for Mr. Robin Shahini from California an American and former hostage, held captive in Iran.
 
On February 24, 2023, District of Columbia District Court Judge Nichols issued his Memorandum Opinion in Shahini v. Islamic Republic of Iran, et. al, 1:18-CV-01619-CJN. Mr. Shahini was award $25 million in total damages.  Filed on July 10, 2018, the case brings a close to a difficult chapter in the life of Mr. Shahini and a first step to achieving justice for him, his family, and other families who have been held hostage & tortured by Iran. 
 
The matter involved claims under the terrorism exception to the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act (FSIA).  Judge Carl J. Nichols of the D.C. District Court issued a 26-page memorandum Opinion finding Iran liable for damages resulting from the unjust imprisonment and torture of Mr. Shahini.
 
In addition to this matter, Poblete Tamargo, has worked with other families going through hostage cases and other forms of international claims. The Poblete Tamargo team working on these cases includes founding partners Mauricio Tamargo, Jason Poblete, and Arthur Freye. Mr. Tamargo is a former Chairman of the United States Foreign Claims Settlement Commission. A national security law expert, Mr. Poblete is an award-winning international law, and human rights advocate representing Americans and others held hostage by foreign nations.
 
Jeremy H. Gonzalez Ibrahim, Esq. is an experienced and seasoned litigator with over thirty years of experience handling complex federal cases involving the Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act, the Religious Freedom Restoration Act, and White Collar Criminal Defense. Mr. Ibrahim is the former Chief of Staff to the 77th Secretary of the Department of the Navy, a former Commissioner with the United States Foreign Claims Settlement Commission, and a former Philadelphia prosecutor.

CONTACTS

Jeremy H. Gonzalez Ibrahim 215-568-1943 jeremyibrahim.esq@gmail.com
Jason Poblete 703-566-3037 jpobletePobletetamargo.com

Jason Poblete to Speak During Florida Bar ILS iLaw Conference 2023

Poblete Tamargo LLP Partner Jason Poblete will speak on a panel during the Florida Bar International Law Section (ILS) iLaw Conference 2023. Jason and fellow panelists will speak about “Sanctions against Russia for the Ukraine Invasion: Current Perspectives, Sanctions, Penalties and Strategies for Compliance.”

Jason represents individuals and corporations in both domestic and international matters. Poblete helps clients navigate the complex legal and, at times, political, federal interagency regulatory and legislative processes, primarily in issues overseen by the Department of State, Department of the Treasury, Department of Commerce, and Congress. A national security law and international law expert, Jason advises companies on compliance with U.S. export control laws, defense of fundamental and human rights, economic sanctions, and related matters such as “traditional” space and NewSpace. He advises companies on setting up compliance programs related to economic sanctions and export controls and represents clients in administrative and other proceedings on sanctions matters.

The International Law Section of The Florida Bar (ILS) was founded in 1981 to provide an organization for members in good standing who are interested in international law. It is also a forum for sharing knowledge, experience, and “best practices” that may improve the administration and application of the statutes, rules, and regulations of international law and enhance the proficiency of practitioners.

As the premiere conference in international law, iLaw is attended by legal practitioners from the United States, Canada, Europe, and Latin America. You can learn more at the Florida Bar website.

Poblete Tamargo Attorney Quoted in Fox News on Iran Hostage Case

JERUSALEM, Israel – With the leaders of Russia, Iran and Turkey set to meet in Tehran Tuesday to frame up their plans for the Mideast, a legal U.S. resident, and German citizen Jamshid Sharmahd faces public execution for being a journalist.  Speaking from California, Sharmahd’s daughter Gazelle told Fox News Digital that a Tehran regime lawyer told the family a “death sentence is certain.” Gazelle said a sixth hearing of her father’s “sham trial” might unfold this week. Iran’s regime refused to allow an independent lawyer to represent Sharmahd. Read the entire story on Fox News.

PT Law Attorney Quoted in The Miami Herald; “Castro confiscated his apartments in Cuba. American diplomats and now tourists stay in them”

“…But many believe the U.S. government should do more to achieve a permanent solution for holders of certified claims.

“Extraterritorial lawsuits are a huge investment. Americans should not be forced to litigate a matter that should be resolved diplomatically,” said Jason Poblete, a D.C. lawyer and long-term Cuban watcher. “Helms-Burton is a tool, a useful but flawed tool.”

“Florida Republican Sen. Marco Rubio also wants the Biden administration to be more aggressive in holding American companies accountable for doing business in Cuba with confiscated property. “Any American company that illegally enriches itself through properties confiscated by the Castro regime is violating U.S. law and must be held accountable,” Rubio said. “It’s not the first time Airbnb has encouraged travel to locations known for human rights abuses and even genocide. Even though the Biden Administration has shown zero interest in truly standing with the Cuban-American community, it should enforce U.S. law and punish those companies engaged in similar practices.”

Read more at the Miami Herald.